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The Buc-ee’s empire expands: Where is the beloved convenience store opening next?
Buc-ee’s continues to expand its footprint of gargantuan gas stations with locations slated to open across the country. The Texas-based company has quickly become one of the state’s most recognized exports. The company prides itself on its outsized stores, exemplified when it opened its largest location in Luling, Texas, last year – replacing the brand’s first family travel center with a 75,000 square feet temple to highway convenience. It opened its first location west of Texas in Johnstown, Colorado in 2024 and is in the process of building its first. location in the Southwest in June 2026 in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear.
In some parts of the country, the next time a driver sees a beaver on the road, it might just be offering up some pulled pork sandwiches and a refill on gas.
Buc-ee’s continues to expand its footprint of gargantuan gas stations with locations slated to open across the country.
The brand has created a cult-like following centered around its clean restrooms and above average culinary offerings. Founded in 1982, the Texas-based company has quickly become one of the state’s most recognized exports.
It opened its first location west of Texas in Johnstown, Colorado in 2024 and is in the process of building its first location in the Southwest.
The company prides itself on its outsized stores, exemplified when it opened its largest location in Luling, Texas, last year – replacing the brand’s first family travel center with a 75,000 square feet temple to highway convenience.
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Here’s where Buc-ee’s locations are opening next.
Where is Buc-ee’s opening locations?
The company’s website lists three locations with opening dates this year and a fourth slated for next year. Those locations are:
Harrison County, Mississippi: 2025
Brunswick, Georgia: 2025
Rockingham County, Virginia: 2025
Boerne, Texas: 2026
The Arizona Republic – a part of the USA TODAY Network – reported that the first location in the state, which broke ground May 14, is scheduled to open in June 2026 in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear. The location will be positioned right along Interstate 10 as people head to or from western Arizona and California.
The Savannah Morning News – also a part of the USA TODAY Network – reported that the Buc-ee’s in Brunswick, Georgia, is set to open on July 1. The paper also reported that Georgia’s fourth Buc-ee’s is being built in Monroe County and is set to open in early 2026.
The company plans to open its Huber Heights, Ohio location in April 2026, Buc-ee’s spokesperson Crissy Gonzales told The Cincinnati Enquirer – a part of the USA TODAY Network
A location in southwestern Florida is under consideration as a part of a trio of villages in Harborview, reported the News Press – a part of the USA TODAY Network. The Buc-ee’s would replace proposed housing in the West Village, according to the paper.
The Charlotte Observer reported that the location in Mebane, North Carolina is targeted for an opening in late 2026 or early 2027.
A location in Ocala, Florida broke ground in February, though no opening date has been set – according to FOX35 Orlando. The location there is aiming for a 2026 opening, reported Murfreesboro radio station WGNS.
The Benton Courier reported that the company’s first location in Arkansas is expected to open by September 2026.
This story was updated with a new headline.
Buc-ee’s expanding north but no stores planned for PA
Buc-ee’s is moving up the East Coast. The chain is known for its brisket sandwiches and Beaver Nuggets. Ohio is getting its first location with plans to open in Huber Heights. Virginia will also welcome Buc-ee’s for the first time in Rockingham County, Virginia. But, sadly, Pennsylvania is not getting one yet. The company announced the beloved southern chain was inching closer to Pennsylvania in May. The new store, opening June 30, is inRockingham County. The store will be located near Exit 8 on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Will Pennsylvania finally be lucky enough to get one?
Although we have a deep love for Wawa in the Keystone State because it’s originated here, there’s always room for another really cool convenience store, right?
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If you have any friends in Texas, or other southern states, chances are not only have they heard of Buc-ee’s, they love it.
Buc-ee’s is known for it’s size, amount of gas pumps, souvenirs, and super-clean bathrooms. It boasts it has the “World’s Cleanest Restrooms.”
There are dedicated Instagram groups for Buc-ee’s fans.
Buc-ee’s is known for its brisket sandwiches and Beaver Nuggets
Its fans love the brisket sandwiches, beef jerky, and of course, the Beaver Nuggets.
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If you ever travel on the New Jersey turnpike, you may have noticed a Buc-ee’s billboard
There was a Buc-ee’s billboard on the New Jersey Turnpike
You may have noticed the Buc-ee’s billboard, while traveling North near Exit 8 on the New Jersey Turnpike, that read, “Buc-ee’s: 581 miles South.
The marketing ploy worked.
Two of my coworkers were so intrigued, they jumped in the car and took a road trip 581 miles south to Florence, South Carolina, to see what Buc-ee’s was all about.
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They both gave it a thumbs up.
Excitement was building when the company announced the beloved southern chain was inching closer to Pennsylvania
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But, sadly, Pennsylvania is not getting one yet.
Over a dozen new Buc-ee’s locations have been announced; none in PA
Fourteen new Buc-ee’s locations have been announced. Two aren’t that far from Pennsylvania, I guess you could say. We’ll be closer than before. Ha ha.
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Ohio is getting its first location with plans to open in Huber Heights. It’s expected to open in early 2026.
Virginia will also welcome Buc-ee’s for the first time. The new store, opening June 30, is in Rockingham County.
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The Disneyland of gas stations continues aggressive expansion push across NINE states
The Disneyland of gas stations continues aggressive expansion push across NINE states. The chain, which operates most of its gas stations in the South, plans to open new stores in Ohio, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, Arkansas, Georgia, Virginia and Texas. The first Buc-ee’s opened in Texas in 1982, and the company now has 62 locations across 14 states that are all open 24-hours-a-day, 365 days a year. Among them is the world’s largest convenience store (in Luling, Texas, at 75,593 square feet) and the world’s longest car wash (255 feet of conveyor in Katy, Texas) The gas station chain has launched a quippy marketing campaign that speaks to the TikTok generation and is considering opening a location in Harborview in South Florida, however the plans are not confirmed. Scroll down to see a full list of the new locations.
Buc-ee’s, Gen Z’s favorite gas station, is planning to open a series of new locations across nine different states.
The gas station chain has built up a cult following for its delicious food offerings, clean bathrooms and light-hearted advertising.
Now the chain has plans to open 11 new gas stations over the next two years.
The chain, which operates most of its gas stations in the South, plans to open new stores in Ohio, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, Arkansas, Georgia, Virginia and Texas – and its first ever store in Arizona. Scroll down to see a full list of the new locations.
The first Buc-ee’s opened in Texas in 1982, and the company now has 62 locations across 14 states that are all open 24-hours-a-day, 365 days a year.
The majority of Buc-ee’s are in Texas, with others in Colorado, Missouri, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Alabama.
Among them is the world’s largest convenience store (in Luling, Texas, at 75,593 square feet) and the world’s longest car wash (255 feet of conveyor in Katy, Texas).
Despite its enormous success, Buc-ee’s remains a private company and has no plans to become publicly traded, according to its website.
Buc-ee’s has launched a quippy marketing campaign that speaks to the TikTok generation
Where are the new locations?
Arizona
A new location in the Goodyear suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, broke ground on May 14 and is set to open in June 2026, according to the Arizona Republic.
The location is the first ever Buc-ee’s to open in the state.
It is located just off Interstate 10, so should pick up traffic from those traveling to or from western Arizona and California.
Georgia
A new location in Brunswick, Georgia, will open on July 1, The Savannah Morning News reported.
Another Georgia location is also is under construction in Monroe County, according to the paper. It is due to open in early 2026.
Buc-ee’s sells merchandise of its famous beaver mascot
Buc-ee’s boasts the world¿s longest car wash at 255 feet at its store in Katy, Texas
Ohio
Buc-ee’s is set to open a location in Huber Heights, Ohio, in April next year, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
Florida
The gas station chain is considering opening a location in Harborview in South Florida, however the plans are not confirmed, the News Press reported.
Florida will also see another location open in Ocala, according to Fox35. This gas station is aiming for a 2026 opening.
North Carolina
Another location will open in Mebane, North Carolina, sometime between late 2026 and early 2027, according to The Charlotte Observer.
Arkansas
Buc-ee’s is set to open its first location in Arkansas in September 2026, The Benton Courier reported.
Fans rave about its food offerings as well as plentiful gas pumps and clean bathrooms
The gas station chain even has its own branded treats, such as Beaver Nuggets
Mississippi
Buc-ee’s website also lists a store opening in Harrison County at some point this year.
Virginia
The site also lists another gas store opening in Rockingham County, Virginia, later this year.
Texas
Next year the residents of Boerne, Texas, will also get their own Buc-ee’s location, according to the company’s website.
The gas station had previously aimed its marketing at campaign at appealing to Gen Z shoppers.
Buc-ee’s posters on highways in states such as Texas and Tennessee had slogans such as; ‘In my Buc-ee’s era’, ‘Beaver fit check’ and ‘Slay: 82 miles’ on the backdrop of the chain’s eye-catching red and yellow.
The phrases use popular TikTok and other social media parlance that has in turn given the brand fans on those platforms itself.
Texas is getting 2 new Buc-ee’s soon, along with 8 other states. See list of locations
Buc-ee’s is expanding its footprint of gargantuan gas stations with locations slated to open across the country. The brand has created a cult-like following centered around its clean restrooms and above-average culinary offerings. The company prides itself on its outsized stores, exemplified when it opened its largest location in Luling last year, replacing the brand’s first family travel center with a 75,000 square foot temple to highway convenience.
Buc-ee’s continues to expand its footprint of gargantuan gas stations with locations slated to open across the country.
The brand has created a cult-like following centered around its clean restrooms and above-average culinary offerings. Founded in 1982, the Texas-based company has quickly become one of the state’s most recognized exports.
It opened its first location west of Texas in Johnstown, Colorado in 2024 and is in the process of building its first location in the Southwest.
The company prides itself on its outsized stores, exemplified when it opened its largest location in Luling last year, replacing the brand’s first family travel center with a 75,000 square foot temple to highway convenience. Soon, two more Central Texas towns will get Buc-ee’s of their own.
Where is Buc-ee’s opening locations?
Buc-ee’s has already broken ground at its new San Marcos store, which is set to open in May 2026.
Multiple news outlets have reported new locations opening in nine states throughout the country, including two in Texas:
Goodyear, Arizona: June 2026
Benton, Arkansas: September 2026
Ocala, Florida: 2026
Brunswick, Georgia: July 2025
Monroe County, Georgia: Early 2026
Harrison County, Mississippi: 2025
Mebane, North Carolina: Late 2026 or early 2027
Huber Heights, Ohio: April 2026
Boerne, Texas: 2026
San Marcos, Texas: May 2026
Rockingham County, Virginia: 2025
How many Buc-ee’s does Texas have?
The Lone Star State boasts the vast majority of Buc-ee’s locations, with 36 currently in operation.
This story has been updated with new information.
— USA TODAY’s James Powel contributed to this report.